Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Voracious Tome-Skimmer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nightmare Sower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Necromancy
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Glasses of Urza
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Hex Parasite
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Generous Plunderer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Eater of the Dead
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Garland, Royal Kidnapper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-34%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Molten Collapse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Villainous Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Codex Shredder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Spatial Binding
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Dead
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Chakra Meditation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Erasure
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Urborg
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Hammerheim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Morphic Pool
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Island
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Soured Springs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy